Kevin Sheedy not expecting to replace James Hird as Bombers coach in 2014

Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy has discussed a return to Essendon with Bombers chairman Paul Little, but feels it is unlikely he will coach his old club in the absence of James Hird next year.

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"I won't be putting my hand up for it ... I don't think I'll put my hand up for a job any more. I learned that down with Melbourne," he added, in reference to his infamous interview for the Demons' top job in 2007.

Sheedy, who was approached by Essendon coterie groups asking him to return to his old club in some capacity, says he has had limited talks with Little.

"I was down at Merv Neagle's tribute night and bumped into him then ... obviously they've been very, very busy," Sheedy said.

"(But) you don't even have to live in Melbourne to help the Bombers.

"Most of the time, you can help other clubs even if you live in Sydney or Queensland, or you become a free agent and go about it your way. A lot of different things can happen."

Dark chapter

Sheedy offered a range of opinions about Essendon's saga, saying the supplement program was "probably their worst decision" in the history of the club.

"I'd be annoyed if I thought someone injected my son ... if what was in the supplements was incorrect," he said.

Asked about Hird's penalties, Sheedy noted "James Hird is a very, very good person", but also that his former captain was "very, very lucky" that he had the chance to coach in next year's finals series.

Sheedy will coach the final game of his Giants tenure on Sunday against Gold Coast.

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